CVE-2001-0736
First published: Fri Oct 12 2001(Updated: )
Vulnerability in (1) pine before 4.33 and (2) the pico editor, included with pine, allows local users local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Dos2unix | =6.2 | |
| CentOS Dos2unix | =7.0 | |
| CentOS Dos2unix | =7.0_beta | |
| PINE | <=4.33 | |
| EngardeLinux Secure Community | =1.0.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =8.0 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =1.0.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0736?
CVE-2001-0736 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0736?
To fix CVE-2001-0736, upgrade to a patched version of pine or pico that addresses the symlink issue.
Which versions of pine are affected by CVE-2001-0736?
All versions of pine prior to 4.33 are affected by CVE-2001-0736.
How does CVE-2001-0736 allow file overwriting?
CVE-2001-0736 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files using a symlink attack due to improper handling of symlinks.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2001-0736?
CVE-2001-0736 affects various versions of Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux that ship with vulnerable versions of pine.
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